Join Julia and make a miniature quilt creating a little village scene, using a simple shadow appliqué technique, with just fabric, glue and scissors. A transparent ‘shadow’ fabric is placed over the work to secure all the small pieces in place and completed with very easy quilting.
A list of supplies you need is will be provided with some preparation notes so that you can be ready to sew along with the class.
What you will learn:
You will make a miniature quilt on a simple village scene theme
You will learn a shadow appliqué technique which Julia uses to make her miniature quilts. This will include:
- tips on the best equipment and materials to use in mini quilt making
- the importance of scaling down your fabric selection to suit miniature quilts
- the different ways to quilt your miniature project
- quick and easy binding for a miniature quilt
Once complete, your little quilt can be hung as a decorative item with small quilt hangers, fixed on a small canvas or set within a frame. Alternatively you can use it within small projects like a notebook cover or as a pouch for glasses and gadgets.
Once you have mastered the technique there are a whole variety of design ideas to explore and fun to be had as miniature quilt making can be very addictive, especially with such a quick and easy technique.
Duration: 1 Hour
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Available until 31 December 2021.
Introduction to Miniature Quilts - Little Village Scenes
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Join Julia and make a miniature quilt creating a little village scene, using a simple shadow appliqué technique, with just fabric, glue and scissors. A transparent ‘shadow’ fabric is placed over the work to secure all the small pieces in place and completed with very easy quilting.
What you will learn:
You will make a miniature quilt on a simple village scene theme
You will learn a shadow appliqué technique which Julia uses to make her miniature quilts. This will include:
- tips on the best equipment and materials to use in mini quilt making
- the importance of scaling down your fabric selection to suit miniature quilts
- the different ways to quilt your miniature project
- quick and easy binding for a miniature quilt
Duration: 1 Hour
Level: Beginner/Intermediate